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Originally Posted by MindieRose  Oh I agree on that! Dont get me wrong, I do agree that some people out breed very irresponsibly and try to make a killing at it, and that is very wrong. And that this particular breeder should take certain actions to make sure that she isnt deliberately breeding dogs that are going to be suffering their whole lives with genetic problems.
I was more making an observation about the "breed standard". Sometimes it strikes me as funny how we can put so much effort into making the perfect dog/cat/horse/any animal. Not like funny ha ha, but puts me into deep thought.
I have a son with a genetic disorder, so I tend to think deeply on things like this.  |
I too think people get way too hung up on breed stadards, but in this case they are discussing a health issue. there is a big difference between breeding and off color yorkie and breeding one that produces unhealthy off spring.
And to be honest, if I knew that I had an hereditary disorder that would be passed on to my children causing them a lot of grief and costly medical bills and even an early death, NO I would not reproduce.